FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 13 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the West Ham United v Rotherham United fixture

West Ham Utd. prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Boleyn Ground on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 8 games played, Hammers have recorded 4 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was less than a year ago, in January 2004, the Hammers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 31 JanWest Ham Utd.2-1Rotherham U.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 23 AugRotherham U.1 - 0West Ham Utd.CHMP
1965/1966Wed 03 NovRotherham U.1 - 2West Ham Utd.LC
1962/1963Tue 16 OctRotherham U.3 - 1West Ham Utd.LC
1957/1958Sat 08 MarWest Ham Utd.8 - 0Rotherham U.CHMP
1957/1958Sat 26 OctRotherham U.1 - 2West Ham Utd.CHMP
1956/1957Sat 12 JanRotherham U.0 - 1West Ham Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Hammers, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to West Ham Utd., Rotherham U. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The The Millers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

West Ham Utd.'s total of 13 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Rotherham U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 7 games have yielded only 3 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.640210812
Rotherham U.6114394

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for West Ham Utd. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Hammers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Rotherham U. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.